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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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